Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 529

Here are this week’s top stories in the consumer and retail sector:

Aldi launches new sustainability strategy to cut down plastic
(Kam City) 

Advertising agency forecasts that retailers are the new advertising giants
(Retail Gazette) 

M&S looks to draw in new customers by adding Estée Lauder Fragrance to its roster
(Retail Gazette) 

B&M agrees to buy 51 Wilko stores amidst talks of a rescue deal
(BBC News) 

Retail sales in the UK soared over 4% in August up from 1% last year due to improved consumer confidence
(Retail Gazette) 

How technology can transform the high street
(Retail Gazette) 

Lidl announces the opening of its biggest Regional Distribution Centre costing £300 million
(Retail Gazette) 

Frasers Group increases stake in Boohoo and ASOS
(Retail Gazette) 

John Lewis announces the opening of its online Christmas shop
(Retail Gazette) 

Holland & Barrett to buy FitTech start-up
(Charged Retail)